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Old 05-17-2005, 10:24 PM
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Well i plan on getting the 18x9 saleen replica rims for my GT. But I dont know which size/brand of tire I should get? Also I have heard of bigger in the rear than the front??//
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 03:14 AM
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If you get say like 275/40/18's all the way around you can have them rotated which will give you alot longer tire life.Brand is up to what you are willing to spend and what you like.
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 09:22 AM
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I have heard of the Nitto's, Yokohama's, and Kumho's. But i dont know where to buy them from and do you have any pics of the tire that size?
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 02:12 PM
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Yea I will try and find some pics for you.
 
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Old 05-18-2005, 08:07 PM
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just got the same size like lance said, causeof the whole tire rotation thing which will save ya some $$, but if you have the $ to burn def. get like 10.5 in the rear if itl fit :icon_fara
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 03:39 AM
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Here is a pic of the clearance I have on the rear with 285/35/18's....
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 08:58 AM
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Is that even lowered?
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Is that even lowered?
Yep 1 1/2 but I was sitting at a low angle when I took that pic and it looks a little higher than it actually is
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 02:51 PM
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damnnn Lances03GT you got that lowered just right.. sitting on 18's too.. nice.. very nice.
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 03:04 PM
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StangGT804 its best to go big and 275-285 for the rears is the safest bet... :glasses10
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrktre02
StangGT804 its best to go big and 275-285 for the rears is the safest bet... :glasses10
Just wondering why go big in the rear? What does it help? Cant i just go all around? Also can i see some pics of how wide and the stance of the car with those large tires on.
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 01:38 PM
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Laff...on an 18x10 you can go up to 315/30/18....

You and your 285/35/18's....HA!!

Those work well in the front however!
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 01:41 PM
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Hey Ive got 285/35/18's in the rear. Was only size I could get that were in stock.
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Just wondering why go big in the rear? What does it help? Cant i just go all around? Also can i see some pics of how wide and the stance of the car with those large tires on.
Here is a pic of mine from the rear...........
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 01:49 PM
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Here is a before pic. Sorry yes I used to have Altezzas
 
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Originally Posted by Lances03GT
Here is a before pic. Sorry yes I used to have Altezzas

PSST..Blur Out Your Liscence Plate!
 
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Lance have any side pics and what size are those again? Front and rear sizes??
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 02:58 PM
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Good thing you got rid of those chrome taillights,I mean black or carbon fiber might be a bit better but nothing beats the stockers.
 
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Originally Posted by MTShambles
PSST..Blur Out Your Liscence Plate!
Yea I need too :icon_thum
 
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Originally Posted by venom
Good thing you got rid of those chrome taillights,I mean black or carbon fiber might be a bit better but nothing beats the stockers.
They wer Gunmetal but looked chrome to me too. Sold them to a girl for $100 bucks though :icon_thum
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Lance have any side pics and what size are those again? Front and rear sizes??
My fronts are 265/35/18's and the rear are 285/35/18's. Here is a side view.......
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 03:27 PM
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Have anymore pics of the stang? want to go with your setup of tire size!! I LOVE YOUR DSG STANG! Love the wheels!!
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 03:28 PM
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Also wat % of tint you have?
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Also wat % of tint you have?
I have Limo tint on the rear and small sidesand 20% on the doors.
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Have anymore pics of the stang? want to go with your setup of tire size!! I LOVE YOUR DSG STANG! Love the wheels!!
I have alot of pics in this thread,Thanks for the good remarks
http://www.mustangtuningforums.com/s...ead.php?t=2348
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:13 PM
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Hey checked out your ride on cardomain, looked kinda like this
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:20 PM
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Yea after seeing your pics im def gettin that setup!! Nice ride! But i am still getting saleens!! lol
 
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Is that limo tint legal and can you see out of it!!??
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Yea after seeing your pics im def gettin that setup!! Nice ride! But i am still getting saleens!! lol
Those Saleens are sweet, I almost went with them.
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGT804
Is that limo tint legal and can you see out of it!!??
In Missouri you can go as dark as you want on the rear and the little side windows but only 35% on the doors,but if I can get away with it why not
 
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